Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New BookTok Favorites Which of the latest buzzy books are getting the most attention on social media? We’ve rounded up the biggest new releases going viral on TikTok — including a riveting literary thriller, a poignant romance, and plenty more! ---------------------------------- Whidbey by T Kira Madden Social media is buzzing over this literary thriller hailed as ‘a genuine masterpiece’ (<i>Oprah Daily</i>) - “If Liz Moore’s <i>The God of the Woods</i> was the book club book of 2024, I predict this will be ours for 2026” (<i>Book Riot</i>) - In the wake of Calvin Boyle’s murder, three women connected to him embark on a desperate search for answers - Named one of the most anticipated books of 2026 by <I>The New York Times</I>, <i>Town & Country</i>, <i>People</i>, and more Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Vogue, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Real Simple, Elle, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6864?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/whidbey-by-t-kira-madden?granted_at... The Correspondent by Virginia Evans This smash-hit #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller has taken the book world by storm - Sybil has always loved sending letters to her family and friends. But when she receives messages from someone from her past, she’s forced to confront painful truths — and find a path to forgiveness - Rave reviews from Ann Patchett, Adriana Trigiani, and Ann Napolitano, who says, “This novel is a complete and utter joy” - A movie adaptation starring Jane Fonda is in production! Media Praise: NPR, PBS, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, USA Today, Slate, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Times, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6875?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-correspondent-by-virginia-evans... One of Us by Elizabeth Day Love <i>Succession</i> and <i>The White Lotus</i>? Here’s your next unputdownable read - When Fliss, the quirky daughter of the powerful Fitzmaurice family, is found dead on the shores of Bali, it seems like a tragic accident. But soon, dramatic secrets come to light… - See why Lucy Foley calls this “the thinking person’s thriller” - “One of those books you just want to inhale in one go” (<i>Good Housekeeping</i>) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6862?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/one-of-us-by-elizabeth-day-2025-05-... No Matter What by Cara Bastone One of BookTok’s favorite authors pens a heartfelt romance - “Cara Bastone is an absolute master of tender, emotional, soul-charged love stories” (B.K. Borison) - After a traumatic accident leaves their marriage hanging by a thread, Roz and Vin rediscover each other through the intimate art of figure drawing - “Exquisite… A lovely story that will wring readers’ hearts” (<i>BookPage</i>) Media Praise: USA Today, The Boston Globe, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6858?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/no-matter-what-by-cara-bastone?gran... Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson This ‘devilishly intricate puzzle’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) is keeping readers guessing! - “Nobody from Agatha Christie to Anthony Horowitz beats Stevenson for cleverness. Resign yourself to being stumped, and enjoy” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - While held hostage during a bank heist, Ernest Cunningham finds himself solving a murder. With 10 suspects who all have something to hide, he has his work cut out for him… - Fans of the <i>Knives Out</i> films will find much to enjoy here Media Praise: The Wall Street Journal, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6863?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/everyone-in-this-bank-is-a-thief-by... This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews What if you woke up in the world of your favorite fantasy series? - <i>Game of Thrones</i> meets <i>Outlander</i> in this dazzling fantasy that’s trending on BookTok - When Maggie realizes she’s been transported to Kair Toren, the city within her favorite unfinished book series, she must use her encyclopedic knowledge of the plot to navigate a world of magical creatures, deadly assassins, and one very handsome soldier… - Praise from Katee Robert, Danielle L. Jensen, and Sarah Beth Durst, who says, “This is the kind of book that will make you forget the world exists” Media Praise: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Library Reads, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6953?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/this-kingdom-will-not-kill-me-by-il... How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson Readers are loving this witty, insightful guide to thriving during difficult times - From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Let’s Pretend This Never Happened</i> and <i>Furiously Happy</i> - In this “uplifting, encouraging, and incredibly inspiring” read (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review), Lawson offers tips and tricks to anyone facing anxiety, creative block, chronic illness, and more - Jennette McCurdy says, “Jenny Lawson is a gift — funny, weird, and the exact right amount of unhinged” Media Praise: TODAY Show, Oprah Daily, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6866?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/how-to-be-okay-when-nothing-is-okay... A Good Person by Kirsten King A BookTok hit that ‘evokes a zillennial <i>Gone Girl</i>’ (<i>The New York Times Book Review</i>) - To get revenge, Lillian unleashes a hex on her ex-situationship — only to become the prime suspect in his murder - “Once you hop on this wild ride of a novel, you won’t want to get off” (<i>Marie Claire</i>) - “I can’t think of a book that has made me laugh harder in recent memory” (<i>Bustle</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Bustle, Forbes, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, The Millions, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6870?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-good-person-by-kirsten-king?grant... When I Kill You by B.A. Paris The fan-favorite author of <i>Behind Closed Doors</i> delivers another twisty nail-biter - Is Nell Masters being stalked? She should know better than most — and her secret past may finally be catching up to her… - A “satisfyingly creepy novel” (<I>Library Journal</I>) from a <I>New York Times</I> bestselling author who counts Mary Kubica and Catherine Steadman among her fans - “Unexpected plot twists, in both the past and the present, keep the tension high and the pages turning” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: People, Parade, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6867?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/when-i-kill-you-by-b-a-paris?grante... I Love You Don’t Die by Jade Song Sally Rooney fans should pick up this poignant coming-of-age story set in New York City - Vicky has been obsessed with death for as long as she can remember. When a dating app leads her to an unexpected relationship, she must reckon with her thoughts around love, connection, and mortality - “More than anything else, <i>I Love You Don’t Die</i> will make you want to call your best friend” (Katie Yee, author of <i>Maggie</i>) - The author of <i>Chlorine</i> “strikes just the right balance between melancholy and hope” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: The Economist, Vogue, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6865?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/i-love-you-don-t-die-by-jade-song?g... Daughter of Crows by Mark Lawrence Enter a brutal academy teeming with secrets in this buzzy dark fantasy - From an author who George R. R. Martin praises as “an excellent writer” - Every year, 100 girls are sold to the Academy of Kindness — and a decade later, only three will emerge. After surviving the academy many years ago, Rue is forced to reckon with her blood-soaked past… - “This story is one of reclamation and survival, family and friendships, and the power of memory retained and lost” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) Media Praise: Entertainment Weekly, Reactor, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6958?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/daughter-of-crows-by-mark-lawrence?... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gran... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this BookTok Favorites email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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